Product Description
Overview
Yellow Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis fruticosa) is a stunning perennial shrub that enhances any garden with its bright golden-yellow blooms and soft, silvery-green foliage. Renowned for its drought tolerance and low maintenance, it’s an ideal choice for adding texture and color to borders, rock gardens, and Mediterranean landscapes.
Key Features
- Produces rich yellow blooms that brighten any outdoor space.
- Drought-tolerant once established.
- Aromatic, soft green leaves with fuzzy texture.
- Attracts bees and butterflies to your garden.
- Perfect for borders, slopes, or decorative containers.
- Easy to grow and low-maintenance perennial.
Specifications
- Common Name: Jerusalem Sage
- Botanical Name: Phlomis fruticosa
- Plant Type: Perennial Shrub
- Flower Color: Bright Yellow
- Blooming Season: Late Spring to Early Summer
- Height: 24–36 inches
- Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained soil
- Water Requirement: Moderate to Low
- Hardiness Zones: 7–10
- Growth Habit: Upright and bushy
- Special Features: Drought-tolerant, aromatic, pollinator-friendly
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
Planting & Growing Guide
- Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil.
- Sow seeds directly outdoors in spring or start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
- Lightly press seeds into the soil and water gently.
- Maintain moderate moisture until germination (14–21 days).
- Transplant young plants outdoors after frost danger passes.
- Water sparingly once established; avoid overwatering.